© David Mikeladze
© David Mikeladze
1 Shilling - George V Shilling; Zuid Afrika
| Silver (.800) (80%Ag, 20%Cu) | 5.66 g | 23.6 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1910-1936) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1926-1930 |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound (1825-1961) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) (80%Ag, 20%Cu) |
| Weight | 5.66 g |
| Diameter | 23.6 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 March 1961 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#70369 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 26% |
Reverse
Woman and anchor within inner circle with legend around, date above, denomination below, engraver's initials lower right below draperies.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOUTH·AFRICA· 1929 ·ZUID·AFRIKA
KG
SHILLING
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1 Shilling - George V coin from South Africa, minted between 1926 and 1930, was the first coin to feature the image of King George V, who was the reigning monarch at the time. This coin was also unique in that it was made of silver, with a purity level of .800 (80% silver and 20% copper), which was a departure from the previous coins that were made of bronze or copper. This coin was also relatively small, weighing only 5.66 grams, making it a convenient and portable form of currency for everyday transactions.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | 16 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1927 | 488455 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1928 | 889270 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1929 | 925662 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1930 | 14 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Shilling - George V (Shilling; Zuid Afrika) 1926-1930 coin.
